Born Without Limbs • مولود بلا أطراف | #ABtalks Untold Stories with Nick Santonastasso | Story 19

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Nick Santonastasso, an American author and speaker, was born a medical impossibility—1 of only 12 babies in history diagnosed with Hanhart syndrome and given a mere 30% chance of survival. Despite doctors predicting he would live dependent his entire life, he defied the odds to become a global powerhouse. In this episode of #ABtalks Untold Stories, Nick strips away his motivational armor to discuss the radical choice to amputate his own arm at 16, the heartbreaking loss of his brother, and his current fight to find his way out of a deep personal "hole." Driven by a relentless mission to inspire, Nick explores how he turned his own suffering into a catalyst for change, challenging the thin line between being a victim and a victor. He serves as a living reminder that while his disability is visible, everyone is fighting a hidden battle, and that true power lies in the life we choose to focus on. وُلد نيك سانتوناستاسو، الكاتب والمتحدث الأمريكي، بمعجزة طبية مستحيلة، فهو واحد من ١٢ طفلًا فقط في التاريخ تم تشخيصهم بمتلازمة هانهارت مع فرصة نجاة لم تتعدَّ ٣٠٪. ورغم توقعات الأطباء بأنه سيعيش حياته عاجزًا، إلا أنه تحدى كل الصعاب ليصبح قوة ملهمة عالمية. في هذه الحلقة من سلسلة قصص غير مروية، يتخلى نيك عن درعه التحفيزي ليتحدث عن قراره الجريء ببتر ذراعه في سن الـ ١٦، وفقدانه المفجع لشقيقه، وصراعه الحالي للخروج من فجوة شخصية عميقة. ومن خلال مهمته الدؤوبة للإلهام والتغيير، يشارك نيك كيف حول معاناته إلى وسيلة لمساعدة الآخرين، متحديًا الخط الفاصل بين كونه ضحية أو منتصرًا، ومذكرًا إيانا بأنه بينما تظهر إعاقته للعلن، فإن كل إنسان يخوض معركته الخفية الخاصة، وأن القوة الحقيقية تكمن في ما نختار التركيز عليه. #ABtalks is a YouTube interview show hosted by Anas Bukhash that shines a spotlight on the raw side of celebrities, influencers, and achievers as human beings. هذا البرنامج هو سلسلة من المقابلات الحوارية التي تعرض على اليوتيوب ويقدمها أنس بوخش، حيث يكشف الجانب الصادق والإنساني للعديد من المشاهير والمؤثرين، ويسلط الضوء على قصصهم الإنسانية الملهمة والمؤثرة. Produced by: @bukhashbrothers Website: https://www.abtalks.ae | Buy the Card Game: https://shop.abtalks.ae/ _____ 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:03 - How are you really doing? 00:05:52 - What’s your story? 00:09:10 - Are you tired of saying your story like that? 00:10:02 - Did you lose who you are? 00:17:36 - Was it difficult to reach the comfort within yourself? 00:20:55 - Do people’s insecurities bother you? 00:28:16 - What does love mean to you? 00:35:44 - What do you think people’s perception of you is? 00:41:00 - How do you deal with negative feelings? 00:56:17 - Nick’s Sayings 01:19:26 - Who would you be if fear had won? 01:28:58 - The Hero of My Own Story 01:31:15 - What’s the most hurtful thing someone has told you? 01:34:03 - What’s a piece of advice you’ve never forgotten? 01:35:28 - A lesson to every child around the world. 01:36:50 - For Everyone Who Feels Trapped and Hopeless 01:39:18 - How important were your parents through all of this? 01:50:08 - If you saw your brother what would you tell him? 01:52:30 - What would your heart tell Nick? 01:55:54 - Nick in One Word _____ Follow #ABtalks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abtalks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anasbukhash Threads: https://www.threads.net/@abtalks Twitter: https://twitter.com/abtalks LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/abtalks TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@abtalks Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/TClbHTxN Follow Anas Bukhash: Instagram: https://instagram.com/anasbukhash Facebook: https://facebook.com/anasbukhash TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@anasbukhash Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/anasbukhash Threads: https://www.threads.net/@anasbukhash X: https://twitter.com/anasbukhash Website: http://anasbukhash.com/ Follow Nick Santonastasso: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicksantonastasso TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicksantonastasso Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickSantonastasso/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@nicksantonastasso YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickSantonastassoRAW _____ All opinions and views expressed on the show represent the sole opinions and views of the participants involved and do not necessarily reflect or represent those of #ABtalks or its associated companies. Any tampering of this video's content is prohibited. الآراء ووجهات النظر التي تطرح في هذا البرنامج تمثل وجهة نظر المشاركين فقط ولا تعكس أو تمثل بالضرورة وجهة نظر برنامج ABtalks# أو الشركات المرتبطة به. يُحظَّر أي تلاعب في محتوى الفيديو.